Question about AFE Intake???? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

E90PC · 09-25-2008, 01:31 AM

HELP!!!! What is the different of Stage 1, Stage 2, NON-OILED and Oiled on AFE Intake?
Which one is the best one for E90 330?

Where to find the best pricing of a E90 330 AFE Intake?

quiksilver1029 · 09-25-2008, 09:24 PM

well ive never heard of a stage 1 for the e90. i have a stage 2 oiled for my 328. it works the same on a 330. the stage 2 oiled is the best "performance-wise" of the AFEs

the best pricing is autoanything
http://www.autoanything.com/air-filt...0A3015784.aspx

good luck

cn555ic · 09-25-2008, 09:33 PM

oiled filter allows more air to enter compared to the non-oiled one.

adamc514 · 09-25-2008, 10:00 PM

Non-oiled filters won't foul the MAF sensor over time.

TommyK · 09-26-2008, 01:57 AM

i have the stage 2 non oil, it is great, the sound is the best part, then the extra bit of HP and the throttle response is much improved, but yes the oil from the stage 1 will get on your MAF air sensor and they cost about $1000 so stage 2 is the best if you want to play it safe, oil is better to get more air throught the filter but need to be cleaned and re-oiled, stage 2 you shake or rinse with water and your done.

E90PC · 09-26-2008, 03:33 AM

Thanks for the reply!!!!!

So what is the difference between the original high-performance filter (blue) and the Pro-Dry S filter (grey)? Also which one has better performance?

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Originally Posted by quiksilver1029

well ive never heard of a stage 1 for the e90. i have a stage 2 oiled for my 328. it works the same on a 330. the stage 2 oiled is the best "performance-wise" of the AFEs

the best pricing is autoanything
http://www.autoanything.com/air-filt...0A3015784.aspx

good luck

Quote:

Originally Posted by cn555ic

oiled filter allows more air to enter compared to the non-oiled one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamc514

Non-oiled filters won't foul the MAF sensor over time.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyK

i have the stage 2 non oil, it is great, the sound is the best part, then the extra bit of HP and the throttle response is much improved, but yes the oil from the stage 1 will get on your MAF air sensor and they cost about $1000 so stage 2 is the best if you want to play it safe, oil is better to get more air throught the filter but need to be cleaned and re-oiled, stage 2 you shake or rinse with water and your done.

TommyK · 09-26-2008, 11:12 AM

the blue is the better of the two because more air is alowed to pass through, and you can find it in more places. also from what i have seen the blue one has an opening on the front of the filter to alow more are in (not sure if it helps gain HP) but it make the car a little bit louder. the grey one does not have that. you will get a some drone but its sounds good in my opinion "its the way it should shound and preform". just look into the see if its worth it because im trying to research if it will void the bmw warranty. good luck

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cn555ic The Coding Guy Drives: FBO 335i Vert meth/nitrous Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 17,872 iTrader: (5)	oiled filter allows more air to enter compared to the non-oiled one.

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adamc514 Private First Class Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TN, USA Posts: 118 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Non-oiled filters won't foul the MAF sensor over time.

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TommyK Brigadier General Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,327 iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i LCI [0.00] 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	i have the stage 2 non oil, it is great, the sound is the best part, then the extra bit of HP and the throttle response is much improved, but yes the oil from the stage 1 will get on your MAF air sensor and they cost about $1000 so stage 2 is the best if you want to play it safe, oil is better to get more air throught the filter but need to be cleaned and re-oiled, stage 2 you shake or rinse with water and your done.

09-26-2008, 11:12 AM	#7
TommyK Brigadier General Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,327 iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i LCI [0.00] 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	the blue is the better of the two because more air is alowed to pass through, and you can find it in more places. also from what i have seen the blue one has an opening on the front of the filter to alow more are in (not sure if it helps gain HP) but it make the car a little bit louder. the grey one does not have that. you will get a some drone but its sounds good in my opinion "its the way it should shound and preform". just look into the see if its worth it because im trying to research if it will void the bmw warranty. good luck